Husker fans describe their confidence in the team before Friday’s game, after three straight losses

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Husker fans are as loyal as they come, many times despite a loss.

However, after three consecutive losses this season, Friday’s game against Illinois was crucial.

Many of those loyal fans, told Channel 8 just how their confidence was doing, while watching the start of the team’s first away game at the Railyard on Friday.

“It’s not great, honestly, we lost a lot of hope, but I’m fortunate that [we] have the quarterback that we do and I trust our defense,” said UNL student Hudson Miller.

“A little disappointing, the last three games, you know, leading in the fourth quarter, but I’m confident in Matt Rhule, I think he’s a great coach,” said UNL student Aden Scott.

“We love Coach Rhule. I think he’s great, I think the players are great, they fight hard for him,” said Husker fan Kelsey Ostrander.

“I think we’re going to get it done,” said UNL student Gabe Estrand.

With hope in hand, fans watched the team’s first away game with focus.

“This determines the season, because either we lay down, give up right now, or we get a win and we keep the momentum building,” said Estrand.

As for advice for the team, to help turn things around?

“I feel like they have to keep the energy up the whole game and don’t fold under pressure in the fourth quarter,” said high schooler Kcade Williamson.

“Just keep pushing and keep trying to get a win,” said his fellow schoolmate, Greyson Krivolavek.

Fan reaction on Friday clearly riddled with unshakeable loyalty in action.

“We’re there to support them and to be there for them and I know it stinks to pay a lot of money and to not watch them win, but we’re there whether we win or not,” said Ostrander.

“You know, I’ve been a Huskers fan for 21 years and I have all the hope in the world,” said Scott.

Some fans spoke with a little bit of tough love too.

“We have to do better from our last games and learn from games before and make it better,” said Williamson.

“Just get it done, just win the games you need to,” said Miller.

Friday’s game may have resulted in a loss for the team, but loyal Husker fans can now focus on their next game.